Effectiveness of human amnion as a graft material in lower anterior ridge vestibuloplasty: a clinical study
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Published on: January 12, 2019
Yogesh Sharma1, Anisha Maria, Preeti Kaur
1Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore, India.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical use of amnion as a biodegradable graft material for lower anterior ridge vestibuloplasty.
Study Design:
Ten patients who had been referred for preprosthetic surgery underwent mandibular anterior ridge vestibuloplasty using Clark's technique and amniotic membrane as a graft material. Preoperative vestibular depth was measured. Fresh amniotic membrane was placed in the surgical site and sutured with 4-0 vicryl. In all ten cases suction catheter stent was used and was secured in the depth of the vestibule by using 1-0 mersilk percutaneous sutures.
Results:
Vestibular depths were measured using a divider and a scale. Post operative measurements were taken at the end of 10th day, 1st month and 3rd month. And an average gain of 4-6 mm in the depth of the labial vestibule was noted.
Conclusion:
Amniotic membrane can be a favorable graft material for vestibuloplasty, promoting healing and preventing relapse. It is easily available and preserved and a cost effective material.
